From standout performers such as Trae Young and Deandre Ayton to potential Cinderellas such as Davidson and Loyola-Chicago, here's what you need to know about the 16 first-round games on Thursday.

Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer

A little dunk action from St. Bonaventure freshman forward Tshiefu Ngalakulondi in the Bonnies' practice, less than 24 hours after their First Four victory over UCLA. The Bonnies play Florida on Thursday night.

St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt said he hopes his team's First Four win Tuesday night "helps the disappointment" that the program experienced in 1970, when a potential title run was cut short by an injury to star Bob Lanier.

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St. Bonaventure defeats UCLA for its first NCAA Tournament win since the Elite 8 in 1970, when future Hall of Famer Bob Lanier led the Bonnies with 26 points.
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In Wednesday night's pair of First Four games, NC Central plays Texas Southern. and Arizona State meets Syracuse. Andrew Lange breaks down his best bets for the First Four action.

Mid-major contenders for Wooden Award (1:38)

Seth Walder ESPN Analytics

St. Bonaventure now has a 92% chance to receive an NCAA tournament bid, per BPI, after beating Rhode Island on Friday.

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St. Bonaventure upsets No. 16 Rhode Island (1:51)

Mike Corey ESPN Commentator

Spending time with Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley of St. Bonaventure before the 19-6 Bonnies, winners of 7 straight host Rhode Island. The Rams (21-3 / 13-0 A-10) have the Nation's longest win streak at 16 games! It's #1 vs. #2 in the A-10. This one will be amazing! Friday night 7pm ET on ESPN2

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Nicole Rachal ESPN Producer

St. Bonaventure perfecting the bench shot as they prepare to take on Davidson tonight 7ET on ESPN2.